don't
A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., you’re, don’t).
contraction
a. ne pas
I don't know if I'll be able to come to the party tomorrow.Je ne sais pas si je pourrai venir à la fête demain.
b. n' pas (used before a vowel or silent h)
I don't have time for this kind of nonsense today.Je n’ai pas le temps pour ce genre de bêtises aujourd’hui.
a. ne pas
Don't you want to do well on your exams?Vous ne voulez pas réussir vos examens ?
b. n' pas (used before a vowel or silent h)
Don't you have soccer practice today? - No, it got rained out.Vous n'avez pas entraînement de foot aujourd’hui ? - Non, il a plu.
a. non
I'm just going to climb up here and get this box down. - Wait, don't! That ladder is broken!Je vais juste monter ici et descendre cette boîte. - Attends, non ! Cette échelle est cassée !
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